Art by Richard Goulis / Poem by Lori Minutoli
Chosen to be Condemned
Planted as seeds of desire
His curious mind entwined
In the idea of complexity
Wrapped in natural tendencies
Reaching for independence
Striving to be free
They just wanted to be free
To grow naturally in their own beauty
But he weaved their limbs
Together they grew
Endured every storm
Summer drought
Winter freeze
Embracing change
As they grew stronger
Images of love formed
Hearts within hearts
His love for this art
His design now complete
Cut off their life
Severed their feet
Forever entwined
Preserved for all time
Condemned
Though life has ceased
Love remains
©️Lori Minutoli 2020
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